Opposite the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this quirky art-filled hotel is 6.1 km from Wellington International Airport.

All rooms feature 42-inch flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and iPod docks, as well as Nespresso coffeemakers. Room decor ranges from classic to contemporary. Some rooms add balconies or patios, and suites offer kitchens.

There's a fine-dining restaurant with a cocktail bar. Other amenities include an indoor lap pool, an exercise room and a sauna, plus 7 meeting rooms.